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But they’re not just ordinary dolls, as they have a range of functions too.

Luvabella can play peek-a-boo, be tickled, react when spoon fed or given her soother – and she even comes with a mini cuddly toy that she can play with.

Luvabella

The product has been shortlisted by retail giant Argos as one of the top toy predictions of 2017 and manufacturer Spin Master is already hailing it the Hatchimal of 2017, the egg-hatching robotic toy which was all the rage last Christmas.

Linzi Walker, chief toy buyer for Argos, who started curating the top toy list with her team at the beginning of the year, said: “Dolls will have made Christmas memories for many children and this year is no different.